LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas Lights FC played host to Phoenix Rising FC for the first time as both sets of supporters showed up en masse to Cashman Field on a night when UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin, UFC flyweight Joseph Benavidez and UFC women's strawweight Claudia Gadelha were all on hand to be part of the festivities.
Rising FC came away with a 2-0 victory on the night to move back into third place in the USL’s Western conference to snap Las Vegas’ four-game home winning streak, but there was reason for the hosts to celebrate off the field as the crowd of 6,720 fan on hand saw the club surpass 100,000 total attendance in its inaugural season.
Here are some of the Sights & Sounds from another big night in the entertainment capital of the world.
Las Vegas Lights FC vs. Phoenix Rising FC - Saturday, August 18, 2018
Las Vegas Lights FC surpassed 100,000 total attendance for its inaugural season at Cashman Field as it hosted Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday, August 18, 2018.
UFC Night + #LVvPHX pic.twitter.com/Vn5n2eKely
— UFC (@ufc) August 19, 2018
We out here#LVvPHX pic.twitter.com/e8yb1vsblr
— Phoenix Rising Nation (@PhxRisingNation) August 19, 2018
We will always support @lvlightsfc regardless of the outcome! #VivaLights
— Luz y Fuerza LV (@LuzYFuerzaLV) August 19, 2018
Esta barra te sigue @lvlightsfc_es y no pide nada, aunque vayas perdiendo sigo alentando #VamosLights pic.twitter.com/wgRWWXizRl
We came, we saw, we conquered! Big thanks to all the @PHXRisingFC Family that traveled, to the team who gave it all in the field, and to those who supported from home! What a weekend! @BandidosPHX @RedFuryPHX #RisingAsOne pic.twitter.com/IQ9mygzGEc
— Heber Valenzuela (@Heber_Valenz) August 19, 2018
Recap of my time in Vegas. pic.twitter.com/cohFj32HFx
— H. José Bosch (@HJBosch21) August 19, 2018
When you smoke bomb on a breezeless night... Dope pic of @RicardoFerrinoT tho! #LVvPHX pic.twitter.com/JIoR6Y4Hd6
— Carson Merk (@CarsonAMerk) August 19, 2018
Fun fact: @ForrestGriffin is a 50% PK shooter I guess #LVvPHX pic.twitter.com/ZcVgT9pAcP
— Ben Gotz (@BenSGotz) August 19, 2018
Why set off smoke bombs? Because it's an @lvlightsfc match and it's Vegas. We don't need a reason! pic.twitter.com/J9m3g5WHUE
— Jeff Culler (@HorseJeff) August 19, 2018
Job done by @PHXRisingFC
— John McPherson (@johnmcp66) August 19, 2018
Controlled the game from start to finish. Could not have asked for more than the fight and the heart the showed for all 90+ minutes.
2 goals and a cleanser. #LVvPHX
They even let of fireworks for our win. pic.twitter.com/xaXwiBIgWm
Phoenix Rising Supporters in attendance in Las Vegas. #LVvPHX #USL @PHXRisingFC @lvlightsfc pic.twitter.com/X68jJeVGds
— Travis (@travisxjulian) August 19, 2018
The @lvlightsfc fans are making some beautiful colors at the game tonight. #SoccerSaturday pic.twitter.com/41jdZi5ijw
— Aimee Wenske (@aimeerae23) August 19, 2018
Really enjoyed my time at the @lvlightsfc v @PHXRisingFC game last night. Great sets of fans for both teams, over 6,000 saw the visitors win 2-0. #LVvPHX @USL pic.twitter.com/sWzhaMYSWE
— Shane Murray (@SMurrayMedia) August 19, 2018
Sweet victory! @PHXRisingFC @RedFuryPHX @BandidosPHX #RisingAsOne #UpRising pic.twitter.com/3ceavDxEls
— Nancy Shaddock (@nshaddock) August 19, 2018
And for the fans of color #VivaLights #LasVegas #Soccer pic.twitter.com/HobtrcxNCq
— ElectricCompanyLV (@ElectricCoLV) August 20, 2018
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